Text of marker:
Demopolis Methodist Church
On Marengo Circuit, 1826 - 1839
Church founded 1840, great revival 1843
First building erected 1840-43 (remodeled 1848) on lot donated by the Rev. A.J. Crawford
Two early pastors became bishops: John C. Kenner (1843-44) and Holland N. McTyeire (1846)
Present building erected 1895-95, B.D. Price of Philadelphia, architect, dedicated April 24, 1904, by Bishop W.A. Candler.